Meanwhile, Professor Alan Reilly, chief executive of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, said there was no good explanation for the inclusion of horse meat in the burgers. Is there ever a good explanation?

Horse meat is eaten in many parts of the world but to sell it by stating “beef” on the label is seriously shady. Tesco, what were you thinking?

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